What better way to say “I love you” than spending time together on a quick day trip to experience the small-town charms of Hico, Coleman or Hillsboro. Clare Miers,Special to the Star-Telegram: http://www.star-telegram.com/living/article198811889.html.

Get away from it all with your valentine on a day trip of shopping, dining and more

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to figure out where you’re going to stand on ceremony. Places book up, and if you don’t do your due diligence and planning, you can end up with a drugstore box of mystery chocolates and slim pickings at your neighborhood Redbox.

Although winging it can be fun, too, here’s a list of one-day getaways from Fort Worth that are sure to make for an interesting excursion with your valentine. Just line up the Valentine’s Day playlist on your iPod for the drive and fill the tank.

Shop, grab lunch and possibly buy some chocolates — all less than 2 1/2 hours away. That’s just far enough to get you out of town for the day and back to the comfort of your own home, lickety split.

(To read the rest of the story, go to http://www.star-telegram.com/living/article198811889.html.)

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